Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Overview

Job Summary: Manage finance and accounting departments providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist management and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company's future.

• Oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets.
• Oversee the activities of the accounts payable department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, employee expense reports, and total corporate payroll tax compliance.
• Oversee the activities of the accounts receivable department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, etc; quarter and year-end payroll closing including federal and state reports; and check statistic management.
• Assure corporate income tax compliance to assure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the company's value.
• Respond to CFO as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate his financial and analytical reporting needs.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Maintain or improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.
• Ensure validity and accuracy of ERP system through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production and work order processing.
• Assist in developing and documenting policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls.
• Insure that the accounting department achieves its monthly KPIs and assist other departments with timely information (both scheduled and on-demand) to help them achieve their own department KPIs.
• Assist in preparation of annual budget and 5-year plan.
• Compare actual vs. plan (budget) analysis on a monthly basis. Prepare various financial analysis related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information as needed for decision making support.
• Perform adhoc accounting duties as needed.

• Accountability skills-proactively handle department activities and take ownership for outcomes and needed follow up.
• Operate with sense of urgency, ensuring departmental tasks completed efficiently and effectively.
• Proactive- look for opportunities to contribute, anticipate business needs and discuss ideas with management.
• Excellent analytical skills, help develop, measure, and report KPI’s. Ensure accuracy of team contributions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Team oriented and ability to work effectively with diverse population.
• Operate with integrity in all situations. Values open communication.
• Open minded, willing to consider other perspectives that may be different.
• Excellent communication skills, written & oral
• Microsoft computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, required
• CPA certification, required
• Hands on ERP experience a must
• Syspro experience, preferred
• 3+ years of manufacturing accounting experience
• 5+ years of hands-on accounting managerial experience.
• Excellent Excel skills- pivots, power pivots, VBA or Macros, v-lookups
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and high confidence in stating professional opinions
• Strong grasp of GAAP accounting and general accounting concepts
• Demonstrated ability to streamline and automate complex processes
• Food industry experience a plus
• Crystal or SQL reporting experience a plus